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Native Trees and Plants For Berks County, PA
Native trees tolerant of wet soils are special group of trees.These trees are able to be in soils that retain water forsometimes weeks on end. I have compiled this list to help youfind suitable trees for the north east. This is not a completelist but one of common EZ to plant nursery stock, but theseplants should do well in most areas of Berks County Pa.Red and silver maple (Acer rubrum, A. saccarinum) River Birch Trees a tree for wet areas!!!! (Betula nigra)Catalpa spp. Ash (Fraxinus spp.) Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) Swamp whiteoak (Quercus bicolor) Sycamores (Platanus spp.) Native shrubs tolerant of wet soils: Red osier dogwood (Cornussericea) Leatherwood (Dirca palustris) Winterberry (Ilexverticillata) Sparkleberry holly A great berry producer!!! Inkberry (Ilex glabra) Pussy willow (Salix discolor) Willow Trees Trees for wet areas!!!! Shrubby cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa) Spicebush my long time favorite!! Black Chokeberry produces great berry crops for the birds!! You …
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Garden Ponds For Outdoor Design of Yard
In the world of gardening and outdoor design, more and morepeople are opting to use what are called garden ponds in theiryards. These are usually found in the backyard of the house andare there simply for decoration. These ponds can be man-made orfor those who are lucky enough, they can be natural. The morenatural the ponds looks the better then garden will look overall.Ponds are not without their troubles and hassles however. If youdo have a pond in your yard then you must take every effort toensure that the pond is cleaned and well kept. For each seasonof the year there are different things that you can do to ensurethat your pond is looking great. In the spring most people are preparing for summer so they mustprepare their ponds as well. If the pond is a man made pond thenyou should increase the circulation of water in the pond. If …
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The “Minimal” Garden
Some people who lead busy professional and personal lives, don’tfeel they have the time to invest in the constant upkeep offloral and other gardens, but would still like to do somethingabout landscaping or decorating their property. And there areothers for whom gardens are simply not their “thingâ€, but theylike a little decoration, without the fuss of digging, planting,and constant weeding. For them, the “minimal†garden or yardarrangements may be the best choice. Strictly speaking,not all these ideas involve a garden, but do utilize gardenaccessories and other items of garden décor, to create the lookor atmosphere that a homeowner can enjoy, while not feelingguilty about getting behind in the care of their plants andflowers. If you are fortunate enough to have a largeproperty, or if your yard borders on a field, the ideal “gardenâ€that takes little care is one that’s planted with wild flowers.With the proper set up, not …
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Mosquitoes in your yard? Try planting these.
Mosquitoes in Your Garden? Try Planting These!If you are a serious gardener, you spend lots of time outdoors. And, for sure, you would rather be tending your plants than swatting mosquitoes. While there are many things you can do to keep mosquitoes away, there are some plants that will beautify your yard and help repel mosquitoes. As one more way to keep mosquitoes away from you and your yard, try planting these attractive plants. HORSEMINTHorsemint has a scent similar to citronella. Horsemint grows wild in most of the Eastern United States, from Mexico, Texas up to Minnesota to Vermont. It is partial to sandy soils and will grow in USDA Zones 5-10. Native Americans used it as a treatment for colds and flu. It has natural fungicidal and bacterial retardant properties because it’s essential oils are high in thymol.ROSEMARYThis wonderful herb we use for seasoning is also a great, natural …
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One Of my Favorite Trees – White Pines
Planting White Pine Trees White pines. Whenever I think ofwhite pines, I remember hunting when I was a kid and standingnear trees that were giants. Now every pine tree I plant, I caninvision those days in the deep woods and those grand trees andhope someone else will have that same enjoyment. These treeswill help you too in establish a desired vision to yourlandscape.Beyond their size, white pines also fill important ecologicalniches. They grow across broad ranges of forest and urbanconditions, finding much of North America to their liking. White Pine trees need protection from deer, disease, insects,and competing weeds and shrubs. The better your weed control thebetter your trees will grow. When seedlings are planted, it bestto plant them with large spacings to allow more light to theplant. If these trees are planted in shade, they tend to be moreopen. White pines are used around new construction because theyperform in …
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Water Wise Gardening – The Basics
Water Wise Gardening – The BasicsEven with water restrictions in place, it is still possible tocreate an attractive garden without using copious amounts ofwater.Soil preparation and mulch are essential in a water efficientgarden. A good mulch has many advantages, including; – addingvaluable nutrients and humus to the soil as it breaks down, -keeping the soil temperature uniform, – reducing surfaceevaporation by 70-80 per cent, – allowing for deep andinfrequent watering, – encouraging earthworm activity, whichcreates channels for the passage of water and roots, and -eliminating stress in shallow rooted plants and suppressingweeds.Compost and horse, sheep and cow manures are excellent forimproving soil quality. Pea straw, lucerne, compost, leaf litterand chopped bark all make superb mulches.The method used to deliver water to plants is very important ingetting the most benefit out of the water used. Conventionalsprinklers deliver large amounts of water to large areas and canbe extremely wasteful if not positioned …
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